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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.96, 1,181.52 and 528.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.96, 1,181.52 and 528.55 is: 791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.96 : 1,181.52 = 528.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.96/1,181.52 = 528.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.96x = 1,181.52 × 528.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.96x = 624,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,489.44/788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.53

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